Fully-Scripted Epiphany Plus Worship Series


“Arise, shine; for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” 
— Isaiah 60


Seasonal Affective Disorder happens when a lack of sunlight affects our moods and ability to cope effectively. Spiritual Affective Disorder can also be a condition when we've had prolonged stress and life is disturbingly uncertain. What is our faithful response to our strained mental health? What if everyday life activities could become spiritual practices — deepening our experience of a meaningful life and helping us shine a light on the "blahs?"

Why this series now?

The impact of the last few years is undeniable: research shows that we are more stressed than ever. Mental health has become the new epidemic and it is time that we talk about it in ways that de-stigmatize and humanize what so many are going through. What is our faithful response? What we know is that "practices" (things done with regularity and intentionality) can be avenues for wellbeing. Rather than focus on traditional religious practices, this series focuses on the scriptural connections to ordinary, everyday practices that are good for mind, body, and spirit and translates them into ways to heal "Spiritual Affective Disorder." This take-off on SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) that affects people especially in the winter months will help us embrace a kinder, gentler new year resolution practice.

Watch the Series Trailer for a Preview

What's Included in the Series?

Our fully-scripted series are designed to give you everything you need to provide your congregation with sensory-rich worship for a whole season. This Epiphany series includes:

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8 full worship scripts that are completely adaptable to your community's unique context

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Sermon fodder to inspire your preaching, and small group study ideas and guided journal to engage your congregation at home and throughout the week

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Visual and Media Arts ideas for bringing the series to life in your worship space and online

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Original Music resources including two songs from guest composers Christopher Grundy and Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan with music support files from Chuck Bell for the threshold song, as well as versatile hymn and song suggestions in the scripts

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Access to an online community of pastors and worship teams who will be using these resources alongside you and brainstorming adaptations, sharing ideas, and more!


About Dr. Marcia McFee, Creator of the Series

Dr. Marcia McFee is a professor, worship designer, author, preacher, and ritual artist. Drawing on a first career in professional dance and musical theater and equipped with a Master's in Theology and a PhD in Liturgical Studies and Ethics, she understands the role of any worship artist in the church as that of creating extraordinary portals through which communities journey with the Spirit.

Dr. Marcia McFee has been known for creating deeply meaningful and memorable worship for over 25 years. In her Worship Design Studio online coaching website, subscribers have access to years of worship series with ideas for every Sunday, designed specifically for mainline Protestant churches with a variety of worship styles!  

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Praise for WDS Series

"I truly don't know what I would have done over the past two years without you and Worship Design Studio.  Our congregation has loved every series and you have made worship a holy place for our whole worship team.  Thank you again for all that you do."

- L.P., Minneapolis, MN

"I just want to share that we are [in the midst of one of your series] and I am beyond thankful. I really didn’t want to have to do church yesterday, and yet, having the outline for week four already in place made it possible, and the scripture was absolutely perfect. Grace upon grace. Bless you Marcia and your whole team for everything you do for us."

- L.G., Davenport, IA

"Delighted to be using these materials... just now starting out, but I am confident that the creative and embodied work here will give us a beautiful baseline to customize in our worship planning, allowing us more time to focus on the actual people in our congregation that need us to be in conversation with them."

- C.T., Austin, TX

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